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10 things to know for the Masters
Ten facts about the Masters going into the second round at Augusta National Golf Club: 1. SERGIO SET UP FOR ANOTHER TRY Sergio Garcia is atop the ...
Rory McIlroy's mistakes costly in opening round 72
The 18-footer for birdie on the final hole slid by on the left, another chance lost on a day filled with missed opportunities. Rory McIlroy walked off ...
High wattage couples on course at Masters
Think of it as power couples instead of Fred Couples. Some of the talk Thursday at the Masters wasn't just about what was happening on the tees and ...
Garcia, Leishman tied for lead at Masters
Sergio Garcia might have written himself off too quickly at the Masters. When last seen walking off the course at Augusta National, the impetuous ...
Lynn's Masters moment was 17 years in the making
David Lynn spotted the leaderboard as he was making the turn in front of Augusta National clubhouse. Yes, it was something to behold. "It's obviously ...
Nicklaus: Never had a sit-down with Tiger Woods
Jack Nicklaus has shared his secrets and strategy about Augusta National with anyone who wanted to learn from a six-time Masters champion, a list that ...
Par 3 Contest: A chance to unwind at the Masters
Lee Westwood's mum walked away from the ninth hole, waving her hand in front of her face on a balmy spring day. "I feel sorry for the caddies," Trish ...
The Masters not always kind to favorites
The first tee shot clattered through a pair of pines on the left side of the 13th fairway, finally landing on the wrong side of Rae's Creek.
On top again, Tiger resumes pursuit of Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus was trying to remember the last time Tiger Woods won a major title. Three and a half years ago? Nope, longer than that.
Tiger Woods ready to win another Masters
Around every corner at Augusta National is another reminder that Tiger Woods isn't getting any younger. He played a practice round with a teenager ...
McIlroy arrives at Augusta with new confidence
Three months into the season, Rory McIlroy feels as if it's already been a long year. The splashy announcement of his Nike deal, and the commercial ...
Laird spoils McIlroy's best of year at Texas Open
Rory McIlroy had struggled enough to lose the world's top ranking, prompting his caddie to suggest playing the Texas Open to get some more preparation ...
Laird ties course record with 63 to win Texas Open
Martin Laird has spent the last six months on the driving range looking for answers to his struggling game. The Scottish golfer finally found what he ...
McIlroy pulls within 3 shots of lead at Texas Open
Rory McIlroy's last-minute decision to play in the Texas Open is looking like a good call. The world's No. 2 golfer, struggling with inconsistency ...
Williams sisters win their way into semis
Top-ranked Serena Williams ended a long and successful day for the Williams family as she and sister Venus both won twice Friday to reach the Family ...
Bettencourt, Tomasulo share Texas Open Lead
Matt Bettencourt has spent the last year searching for answers to his severe asthma problem. The journeyman PGA golfer finally found that answer last ...
Wozniacki opens with win at Family Circle
An early exit at the Sony Open and a postponed humanitarian trip to Haiti left Caroline Wozniacki with a big hole in her schedule — something she was ...
Bosh's late 3 lifts short-handed Heat past Spurs
Often the forgotten member of Miami's "Big Three," Chris Bosh stepped up with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade sitting out to get the Heat a big win and ...
Points wins the Houston Open
D.A. Points can always find a ray of light in the darkest clouds. He arrived at the Houston Open having failed to break 70 in his last nine rounds on ...
Cink, Haas tied for lead in Houston Open
Seven players within four shots of the lead at the Houston Open have never won on the PGA Tour. Twelve of them still aren't in the Masters. One of ...
McIlroy decides over lunch to play in Texas Open
Rory McIlroy never considered entering the Texas Open the week before the Masters until caddie J.P. Fitzgerald suggested it. McIlroy thought about it ...
Qualifier in the lead as McIlroy barely makes cut
Steve Wheatcroft hates going to Monday qualifiers. He was reminded Friday why they can be worth it. Wheatcroft, who narrowly qualified for the Houston ...
Dufnering: A sleepy pose makes Dufner
Jason Dufner was sitting in a classroom with children for a charity event when he leaned against a wall and zoned out for a minute. That's all it took ...
Wheatcroft leads Houston, McIlroy sticks around
A late birdie might just be enough to give Rory McIlroy two more rounds before the Masters. Steve Wheatcroft, a Monday qualifier for the Houston Open, ...